Y Combinator-backed Clearspace is recruiting a Research Engineer to advance its mission of curbing compulsive phone use. The San Francisco-based startup, part of the W23 batch, is building an 'intentionality layer' for the internet. Their core product uses technology to protect human attention, directly challenging the engagement-driven design of modern social media platforms.

This new hire will focus on training and improving a production model that classifies network traffic. The role requires building data gathering tools and working directly with founders Royce Branning and Oliver Hill. Applicants need experience with sequential models and time-series data.

The company offers $150K - $200K and equity, prioritizing candidates in the Bay Area. Clearspace aims to filter digital noise using natural language rules, a method gaining traction in the wellness tech sector. This move signals the company's transition from concept to scaling its core machine learning infrastructure.